education.gpg.gov.za Educator & Chief/ Education Therapist : Gauteng Department

Company Name : Gauteng Department of Education
Job Title : Educator & Chief/ Education Therapist
Department: Education
Deadline : 27 January 2017
Guideline : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/5705-educator2017.pdf

Gauteng Educator & Chief/ Education Therapist

Introduction :
1.1 The Educator (Promotion) PL 2-4 and Chief/ Education Therapist posts advertised in this Vacancy Circular are as a result of attrition and promotions in Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools.

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1.2 Approval to advertise and fill these vacant posts has been granted by the HOD and MEC as contained in GDE Circular 08 of 2016.

2. Legislative Framework :
2.1 National Education Policy Act (Act No. 27 of 1996), as amended;
2.2 South African Schools Act (Act No. 84 of 1996), as amended;

2.3 Labour Relations Act (Act No. 66 of 1995), as amended;
2.4 Employment of Educators Act (Act No. 76 of 1998), as amended;
2.5 Employment Equity Act (Act No. 55 of 1998);
2.6 ELRC Collective Agreement 2 of 2005.

3. Advertisement And Appointment Principles :
3.1 These vacant posts are advertised in terms of the Gauteng Provincial Chamber: Collective Agreement 2 of 2005 (based on ELRC Resolution 5 of 1998).

3.2 The Department reserves the right not to fill vacant posts advertised on this list of vacancies should it be discovered that incorrect information was submitted or published.

4. General Instructions :
4.1. Date Of Assumption Of Duty :
** The preferred date of assumption of duty is 01 May 2017; unless another date of assumption is mutually agreed upon by all relevant parties.

4.2. Closing Date For Applications :
** All Hand Delivered applications must be received by Friday, 27 January 2017, not later than 16h00.
** No applications will be accepted after the aforementioned date and time.
** Posted applications will only be accepted if they reach the District Office by Wednesday 01 February 2017 (NO EXCEPTION), and the post mark indicates that the application was posted on or before the closing date of 27 January 2017.

4.3. Procedure For Applying :
Educator (Promotion) PL2-4 and Chief/ Education Therapist Posts Circular :
4.3.1 Separate applications must be submitted on the attached EMPLOYMENT PROFILE FORM (FORM GDE 2R) for Educators in respect of each post applied for.This EMPLOYMENT PROFILE FORM replaces the Curriculum Vitae (CV).Only the attached EMPLOYMENT PROFILE FORM (FORM GDE 2R) will be recognised as a valid application when applying for vacant posts as advertised in this circular.

The post number of the vacant post for which application is made, as well as the applicant’s PERSAL Number [if currently/previously employed] and ID number, are to be inserted on the EMPLOYMENT PROFILE FORM (FORM GDE 2R). The format of the GDE2R must not be changed by adding or removing lines (Arial 10/12 not less), columns or pages.

4.3.3 Certification of Documents :
** Original certified copy of an ID must be submitted with an application;

** Original certified copies of all qualifications, as well as registration/provisional registration certificates with SACE, may be attached to applications; if not attached, a person who is shortlisted will be requested to bring along the certified qualification; applicants must ensure that ALL qualifications are available on submission/request;

** Only certified copies with original stamp of certification, will be accepted if attached;
** Original certified copies of official salary advice slips, on which a SACE membership number is printed, will be acceptable for purposes of membership verification; and

** Certified salary advice slips must be included by applicants from other provinces so as to enable GDE to determine the correct salary notch in the event of an appointment.

Hand Delivered Applications For Vacancies In This Circular Should Be As Indicated Below (No Application Forms Submitted To Schools Or To Registry Office Or The Department Of Finance (Gdf) & Its Nodal Points Will Be Accepted).
TWO methods of applying :
Hand Delivery :
Relevant District Office
Refer to Annexure B for the physical address

Via The Post :
Relevant District Office
Refer to Annexure C for the postal address

Functions of GDE Gauteng

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is responsible for managing the education system in the Gauteng province of South Africa. Some of the key functions of the GDE include:

Curriculum Development:
The GDE is responsible for developing and implementing the curriculum for schools in the province, which includes determining the content and standards for each subject and grade level.

School Infrastructure Management:
The GDE is responsible for managing the construction and maintenance of school buildings and facilities in the province.

Teacher Training And Development:
The GDE is responsible for providing training and professional development opportunities for teachers in the province, which includes helping teachers stay up-to-date with changes in the curriculum and teaching methods.

Student Enrollment And Placement:
The GDE is responsible for managing the enrollment and placement of students in schools in the province, which includes ensuring that each student is placed in a school that meets their educational needs.